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Offline Alltornup

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D30 Unit Bearings
« on: June 07, 2011, 10:17:33 PM »
So I got the bearing off with very little trouble and now got to throw a new one one. Just wondering where you guys are buying them and what your paying for them.  I wanna pick one up tomorrow.  Oh and if ya can get lifetime warranty on them

Offline JackstandJohnny

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Re: D30 Unit Bearings
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2011, 10:59:22 PM »
i've run the 'premiums' and the cheap chinese ones.  the premium lasted a few months longer............  expensive ones are 200$ usually, the 'cheap' ones around 100$ usually

i run the cheap ones and swap them every 6 months or so.  my parts guys warranty them no questions asked........... just keep reciepts.........
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Offline TL-Iguana

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Re: D30 Unit Bearings
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2011, 11:18:57 PM »
i've run the 'premiums' and the cheap chinese ones.  the premium lasted a few months longer............  expensive ones are 200$ usually, the 'cheap' ones around 100$ usually

i run the cheap ones and swap them every 6 months or so.  my parts guys warranty them no questions asked........... just keep reciepts.........

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Offline Alltornup

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Re: D30 Unit Bearings
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2011, 11:56:39 PM »
Thanks guys.  I have both of those close to me so I will check them out tomorrow.  Do you think they would have a half to three quarter  adaptor cause I will need one to torque that 36mm nut.  Princess Auto was out of them.

Offline Shearcon79

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Re: D30 Unit Bearings
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2011, 05:57:52 AM »
Thanks guys.  I have both of those close to me so I will check them out tomorrow.  Do you think they would have a half to three quarter  adaptor cause I will need one to torque that 36mm nut.  Princess Auto was out of them.

I saw a bunch of them at PA yesterday around 4pm. They were the impact ones. In the isle across from the compressors and air hoses. NE location.
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Re: D30 Unit Bearings
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2011, 04:28:14 PM »
I've been through a number of wheel bearing on my 92' TJ.  To be honest, a set off ebay for like $50 has been the set that last the longest.  Maybe I just got lucky.
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Offline Alltornup

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Re: D30 Unit Bearings
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2011, 10:15:03 PM »
NAPA on 16th ave was right out to lunch at 185 for cheap ones and 282 for SKF bearings.  Auto Value one block down was 120.  So anyone got a touque wrench they wanna lend me?  Mine went missing in the move.  Can't find the big one just the inch pound one.  Really don't want to drop another 100 bones right now.

Offline cLAY

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Re: D30 Unit Bearings
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2011, 07:32:43 PM »
I used to run the autovalue ones, till I realized I was only getting 6months out of them. I run the NAPA ones now. It helps that I have a commercial account with NAPA and get a discount.
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Offline jeepjones

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Re: D30 Unit Bearings
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2011, 04:30:49 AM »
Kingsway Automotive has the best price in town for anything you need in auto parts. Talk to Shawn and bring cash, mention you have a Jeep and you'll get a wicked discount.